Question 1

The 0^o longitude is also called: A) the Equator B) the International Dateline C) the Prime Meridian D) Tropic of Cancer

Accepted Answer

The coordinates 0^o are the binary equivalent of the Prime Meridian, which is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and passes through Greenwich, London. Therefore, the best choice is C, the Prime Meridian.

Question 2

One degree of longitude is the shortest distance at ____.&#10;A) the Equator&#10;B) the poles&#10;C) the Tropics&#10;D) the Arctic and Antarctic Circles

Accepted Answer

At the poles, all lines of longitude converge, making the distance between them zero.

Question 3

The smallest scale on a map is the following.&#10;A) 1:1000&#10;B) 1:2000&#10;C) 1:5000&#10;D) 1:10000&#10;E) They are too small to differentiate

Accepted Answer

The scale 1:10000 is the smallest one listed, meaning that 1 unit on the map represents 10000 units in real life. The smaller the denominator of the scale, the larger the area covered by the map, but with less detail. Therefore, D is the best choice for the smallest scale listed.

Question 4

One degree of latitude equals one degree of longitude in length only at:&#10;A) the equator&#10;B) the Prime Meridian&#10;C) the tropics&#10;D) at the two poles

Accepted Answer

One degree of latitude is always approximately 111 km in length, but one degree of longitude varies in length depending on where it is measured. At the equator, the distance between each degree of longitude is also approximately 111 km, making the two measurements equal in length. However, at other latitudes, the distance between degrees of longitude decreases as you move closer to the poles, so they are not equal in length.

Question 5

On which map projection does a straight line produce a true and constant compass direction?&#10;A) equal area projections&#10;B) Mercator projection&#10;C) conic projections&#10;D) polar gnomonic projection

Accepted Answer

The Mercator projection is known for preserving directions, which means that any straight line drawn on the map represents a true and constant compass direction. However, the downside to this projection is that it distorts the size of areas, particularly at higher latitudes.

Question 6

Lines on a topographic map are called ______.&#10;A) isohyets&#10;B) contours&#10;C) isobars&#10;D) GPS lines

Accepted Answer

Lines on a topographic map are called contours. Isohyets are lines on a map indicating equal rainfall amounts, isobars are lines on a map indicating equal atmospheric pressure, and GPS lines do not exist on a topographic map.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a form of remote sensing?&#10;A) radar&#10;B) taking a temperature reading from a satellite&#10;C) taking a temperature reading of Earth from a plane&#10;D) taking a temperature reading with a thermometer

Accepted Answer

Remote sensing involves collecting data from a distance, usually through satellite or aerial imagery, radar, or other electronic sensors. Taking a temperature reading with a thermometer requires physical contact and is not a form of remote sensing.

Question 8

Which one of the following depicts two or more map layers superimposed or synthesized?&#10;A) GIS&#10;B) GPS&#10;C) remote sensing&#10;D) topographic chart&#10;E) 3-D map

Accepted Answer

GIS (Geographic Information System) allows for the combination of various spatial data layers to create synthesized maps with multiple layers displaying information at the same time.

Question 9

Global Positioning System (GPS) finds locations through the use of:&#10;A) infrared satellite measurements&#10;B) triangulation of ground sensors&#10;C) triangulation of satellite network&#10;D) a dedicated GPS satellite

Accepted Answer

GPS uses a network of satellites in space to triangulate the exact location of a GPS receiver on the ground. This network of satellites provides accurate positioning information through triangulation.

Question 10

GOES weather satellites provide continuous weather images of the same region as they:&#10;A) stay in a stationary location&#10;B) orbit in a position above the same location on Earth&#10;C) move in a polar orbit from north to south&#10;D) stay over important storms like hurricanes

Accepted Answer

GOES weather satellites are geostationary, which means they orbit at the same speed as the Earth rotates, allowing them to remain in a fixed position over a particular region. Therefore, they provide continuous images of the same region.

Question 11

On a topographic map, lines that are close together depict:&#10;A) a steep slope&#10;B) a gentle slope&#10;C) a discontinuity&#10;D) a confused mapmaker

Accepted Answer

The answer of On a topographic map, lines that are...

Question 12

The art of mapmaking is called:&#10;A) geography&#10;B) mapology&#10;C) topography&#10;D) cartography&#10;E) Google maps

Accepted Answer

The answer of The art of mapmaking is called:&#10;A) geography&#10;B)...

Question 13

Map projections that attempt to preserve land shapes accurately are called ____ maps.&#10;A) gnomonic&#10;B) conformal&#10;C) Mercator&#10;D) conic&#10;E) cylindrical

Accepted Answer

The answer of Map projections that attempt to preserve land...

Question 14

The distance between any two degrees of latitude is:&#10;A) smallest at the poles&#10;B) largest at the equator&#10;C) mostly the same everywhere&#10;D) dependent on the longitude

Accepted Answer

The answer of The distance between any two degrees of...

Question 15

The shortest distance between two locations on the Earth is along a Great Circle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The shortest distance between two locations on...

Question 16

Global positioning systems can locate your:&#10;A) latitude and longitude&#10;B) elevation&#10;C) your closest Starbucks&#10;D) both (a) and (b)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Global positioning systems can locate your:&#10;A) latitude...

Question 17

All map projections have this in common.&#10;A) Accurate in all details&#10;B) Equal area everywhere&#10;C) Some distortions&#10;D) Can be used in aviation

Accepted Answer

The answer of All map projections have this in common.&#10;A)...

Deck 3: Mapping Earths Surface